Housekeeper - Ward 17 | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a motivated Housekeeper for Ward 17 at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, liaising with patients, and managing stock levels. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and organisational skills, along with recent cleaning experience. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values professional development. The position requires a commitment to quality care and adherence to health and safety standards.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

In-house training programs

Qualifications

• Recent experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals is essential.
• Ability to work under non-direct supervision and prioritise workload.
• Commitment to developing oneself to support nursing care is needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and safe environment in Ward 17.
• Liaise with patients and staff to maintain cleanliness.
• Take ownership of stock levels and order stock as necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

IT literacy

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Housekeeper at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. This position is for Ward 17 respiratory.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Housekeeper, who will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work under non-direct supervision, prioritising your own workload. It is necessary to have a flexible approach within this role and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of an ever changing workload.

You will need excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be liaising with and helping patients throughout the working day. You will also be required to communicate with all levels of staff both face to face and over the telephone.

Recent experience in cleaning duties and use of chemicals and equipment is essential along with an awareness of health and safety as you will be working in a demanding environment. You are also required to be IT literate. Previous experience with stock control and the use of Oracle is desirable.

Applicants with previous experience in a health care setting are desirable, however, you will need to demonstrate commitment to developing yourself to support the nursing team in caring for patients and ensuring the patient experience is positive.

The post holder will be expected to take ownership of the stock levels within the department, to include ordering of stock.

You will also be required to maintain a high level of cleanliness within the department.

Benefits

As a Trust, we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations, and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support your continued professional development. Working with the Transforming Care Institute we can also offer in-house training such as degree/master modules, secondments and acting up opportunities.

We are an organisation that strives to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (“To provide excellent care for the communities we serve”) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families.

Additional Information

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025